Kike Hernandez signs for two years and $ 14 million with the Boston Red Sox

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The Puerto Rican player Enrique “Kike” Hernández reached a two-year, $ 14 million deal with the Boston Red Sox, several U.S. media reported Friday.

The versatile joins the franchise where compatriot Alex Cora serves as leader and Christian Vazquez as starting receiver. Hernandez is expected to play in the Red Sox.

The 29-year-old Boricua spent the past six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He participated in three Autumn Classics and was a member of the ninth that won the last edition of the World Series.

Hernandez became a free agent and Boston was one of the organizations that immediately showed interest. Cora, who returns to the managerial position after serving a one-year suspension, met Hernández well when they were both part of the ninth in Puerto Rico that was runner-up in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

In the shortened 2020 season, Hernandez beat 230 for five home runs and 20 RBIs.

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